This is a novel by the celebrated Irish writing team of Edith Somerville and Martin Ross. Set in rural Ireland in the early twentieth century, it tells the story of a young woman named Charlotte Mullen who marries into a wealthy but troubled family. The novel is a powerful critique of the social and economic structures of Ireland at the time, as well as a compelling exploration of the human capacity for love, jealousy, and betrayal. Its vivid characters, rich dialogue, and complex plot make it a must-read for fans of Irish literature and storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.